If you’re a fan of Tamil cinema, this weekend brings a fresh lineup of stories to binge. From gripping thrillers and heartfelt dramas to fun family entertainers, the latest OTT releases in Tamil promise something for every mood. In case you are wondering what to watch this weekend, here are the new Tamil OTT Releases this week.
New Tamil OTT Releases This Week (August 17 – August 23, 2025)
New Tamil OTT Releases This Week (August 17 – August 23, 2025)
1. Hari Hara Veera Mallu
OTT Release Date: Available Now | Genre: Historical Action Drama | Languages: Telugu (Dubbed in Tamil, Malayalam)
Hari Hara Veera Mallu marked Telugu star Pawan Kalyan’s grand comeback to the big screen, even while juggling his political commitments. Set in the 17th century Mughal era, the film follows warrior Veera Mallu on a mission to rescue a city from Mughal soldiers. Bollywood star Bobby Deol plays Aurangzeb. The Telugu film is also available to stream in Tamil and Malayalam.
2. Thalaivan Thalaivii
OTT Release Date: August 22, 2025 on Prime Video (Top-up with OTTplay Subscription) | Genre: Drama | Languages: Tamil
Directed by Pandiraj, Thalaivan Thalaivii stars Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen as a married couple whose relationship undergoes drastic changes after marriage. The film, which reunites the duo after their Malayalam project 19(1)(A), turned out to be a box office success despite mixed reviews. It begins streaming on Prime Video from August 22.
3. Maareesan
OTT Release Date: August 22, 2025 on Netflix | Genre: Thriller/Drama | Languages: Tamil
Fahadh Faasil returns to Tamil cinema with Maareesan, joining hands again with his Maamannan co-star Vadivelu. Fahadh plays a petty thief who tricks an elderly man with Alzheimer’s as part of a plan to rob him. But what begins as a simple scheme soon turns into a tense, unpredictable road trip filled with emotional twists. The film received positive to mixed reviews and will be available to stream on Netflix from August 22.
Also Read: New Malayalam OTT Releases This Week
Which ones are you going to binge-watch first?